John roberts, welsh harpist known as alaw elwy telynor cymru, died

11th , 1897

• Ireland

John Roberts (1816-94) was descended from the Wood family, the principal family of Welsh gypsies. John Roberts was born at Rhiwlas Isaf, Llanrhaeadr, near Denbigh and, at the age of 14, started his career as a drummer boy with the 23rd Battalion of th